Half-assed [WORKING]

: One popular theory suggests it evolved from "half-adz," an adz being a curved woodworking tool. Wealthy clients would pay for a fireplace mantle to be shaped on the front (the visible side) but left rough on the back to save money, resulting in a "half-adzed" job.

The concept is viewed through several lenses, ranging from a professional failure to a necessary survival tactic. ADHD housekeeping: half-assed is better than no-assed Half-Assed

The term's roots are debated but often trace back to the mid-19th century: : One popular theory suggests it evolved from